Quality landscaping can truly transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary. One of the most important aspects of your outdoor landscaping is your backyard. The backyard can be a place to relax, a place to hold gatherings with friends and family or a place to simply absorb the beauty of nature. If you would like to transform your outdoor space, consider the following backyard landscaping ideas that will help beautify your backyard.

Create an entrance for your backyard space

There is nothing quite like a grand entrance! Creating an entrance for your backyard space will help separate the backyard from the rest of your outdoor space. The entrance can also set the tone for your backyard, helping to create a seamless experience from the moment you (or your guests) step foot in the backyard.

Add a water feature for added texture and sound

Water features can seem daunting, especially if you have never incorporating them into your outdoor landscaping. However, water features add a truly unique texture to any outdoor space. Water features can also add sound, depending on the type of feature you have installed. Common water features include stationary water, such as ponds or reflective pools; as well as running water features, such as waterfalls or artificial creeks.

Hide your deck with plants and shrubs for a pleasing look

If the bottom part of your deck looks drab and unappealing, you can easily beautify your deck by hiding the bottom side with plants, shrubs and flowers. Plant your favorite flowers and shrubs along the bottom of your deck for an easy pop of color and beauty; if you have longer deck baseboards, consider creeping vines to help hide the unknown wanted deck space. Build your privacy with curtains and screens

If you plan on enjoying your backyard but you’re worried about privacy, there is an easy solution that will add some great aesthetic appeal to your backyard space. Curtains and screens add interesting texture and color, while giving you and your guests more privacy. Curtains are ideal if you have an overhang over your deck, or you can install them on the sides of structures like canopies and pagodas. Screens are best if you don’t have any way to hang curtains organically.

Don’t be afraid of structures

Like water features, installing structures in your backyard can be a bit overwhelming. However, you shouldn’t worry about the potential that these structures will take up too much space or be difficult to incorporate into your backyard landscape. Structures, such as pagodas or gazebos, can be both aesthetically pleasing and practical. They add a space where you can add tables or chairs; they can be the “end point” for a garden with wandering paths; or they can even be a garden-heavy space, if you prefer to fill your structures with flowers and plants rather than keeping them empty for your personal use.

Carve out lower and upper levels to your backyard

One of the most overlooked ideas for backyard landscaping is creating both lower and upper levels to add height to your backyard space. Adding a lowered level is ideal for conversational spaces. Whereas higher levels is ideal for highlighting certain features, such as a vegetable garden or patio. These different levels will create an interesting landscape that is pleasing to the eye while offering a variety of views.

Forgo traditional lawns for garden spaces

The traditional suburban lawn has come under a lot of criticism in the past decade or so. Traditional lawns aren’t necessarily unappealing, but they can be stagnant and boring for many homeowners. If you wanna beautify your backyard space, consider abandoning the traditional lawn in the backyard and replacing it with a garden heavy space. This can include hardscape organized gardens such as gardens with laid out planters, as well as a more naturalistic garden with wildflowers, winding paths, and a more “unorganized” look.

Upgrade your shed space

There is no point in having a beautiful backyard space and a drab, ugly looking shed. Upgrading your shed can transform your backyard even if you don’t do anything more than give your shed a fresh coat of paint and new shutters. Try matching your shed to your overall backyard aesthetic. For example, if your backyard aesthetic is more natural and wild, opt for natural colors for your shed and consider adding vines and wildflowers around the shed to help incorporate it into the space.

Opt for eclectic flower holders

Traditional flower holders are fine. However, you can really up your backyard space by opting for eclectic flower holders instead of sticking to traditional pots and planters. Using eclectic flower holders will create unique texture and a vibrant look for your backyard. Consider using planters that have vibrant colors or unique shapes, such as animal-shaped planters or planters with interior spirals. You can also opt for something more quirky, such as turning over large planters and having your flowers growing out of them “waterfall-style.”

Dress up your fences with flowers

Fences are an essential in many backyards, both for aesthetic and practical reasons. If you want to take your fence up a notch, dress it up with some flowers. Try a combination of shorter and taller flowers in order to create the best effect. And don’t forget to give your fence a new coat of paint first!

Incorporate both hardscape and softscape garden architecture

In terms of landscaping, hardscape refers to man-made structures such as patios or fire pits; and softscape refers to the natural elements of the outdoor space, such as flowers, plants, trees and gardens. To create the most visually appealing outdoor space, you should have both hardscape and softscape elements in your backyard.

Look for creative spaces to add extra aesthetic details

Remember, there is no limit when it comes to beautifying your backyard. This final tip may seem simple but it can truly transform your backyard space. Always look for creative spaces where you can add some extra details. For instance, you could add kitchen tiles to your deck stairs; use outdoor tiles with a stained glass effect for your walkways; or add sparkling crystals to your flower planters.

If you’re ready to transform your backyard space, make sure to consider some of the above ideas to help beautify your backyard. Amet venenatis urna cursus eget nunc scelerisque viverra mauris. Sapien faucibus et molestie ac feugiat sed lectus. Sem integer vitae justo eget magna fermentum. Ante metus dictum at tempor commodo. Nec ultrices dui sapien eget mi proin sed. Convallis aenean et tortor at risus viverra. Enim sit amet venenatis urna cursus. Arcu dui vivamus arcu felis bibendum ut tristique. Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida dictum fusce ut placerat orci. Libero enim sed faucibus turpis. Orci ac auctor augue mauris augue neque gravida in. Donec adipiscing tristique risus nec feugiat in. Donec ac odio tempor orci. Viverra tellus in hac habitasse platea dictumst vestibulum rhoncus. Duis at tellus at urna condimentum mattis pellentesque id.